ďSam was well-loved and respected by his peers at DOT and by the truckers who traversed the Dalton Highway. Itís an honor to be able to sponsor this bill to name the bridge in Samís memory,Ē Rep. Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, said. ďThe Dalton is long, desolate and beautiful, and the friendships formed by those who work and travel it are forged in steel. Hopefully this summer his friends and family can have a lasting reminder of Samís dedication, work ethic and spirit.Ē

The bridge will be built at milepost 308 along the highway, near the Trans Alaska Pipelineís Pump Station 3.

HB 345 has been transmitted to the Alaska State Senate for consideration.